H&E stain kit
December 2018—Sakura Finetek USA launched the Tissue-Tek Prisma H&E Stain Kit #1, specifically designed for the Tissue-Tek Prisma line of stainers.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 12 PM-1 PM ET
Roundtable presenters Dr. David Sacks MB, ChB, FRCPath, Chairman, Steering Committee National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), and Priya Sivaraman, PhD, Senior Technical Product Manager, Tosoh Bioscience.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11 AM-12 PM CT
This session explores the evolving role of RAS in precision oncology, from the biology of RAS mutations to the expanding landscape of targeted therapies. Through expert presentations, real-world case discussions, and interactive audience polling, participants will examine best practices for RAS biomarker testing across solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The session will highlight practical considerations for tissue and liquid biopsy, strategies to address testing gaps, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure timely identification of patients who may benefit from RAS-targeted therapies.
Webinar presenters David Braxton, MD, Chief of Molecular Pathology Services, Hoag Family Cancer Institute & Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and Carlos Becerra, MD, Research Director for Medical Oncology, Margaret Given Larkin Endowed Chair for Developmental Cancer Therapeutics, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 1 PM-1:30 PM ET
Roundtable presenters John Longshore, PhD, Head of Scientific Affairs, Global Oncology Diagnostics, AstraZeneca, and Flora Berisha, MS, Executive Director, Global Head of Diagnostic Partnering and Development, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Mark D. Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations, Diagnostic Molecular Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Isabel Preeshagul, DO, MBS, Thoracic Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11 AM-12 PM ET
Hear experts review the biological and clinical significance of the HER2 expression continuum in breast tissue, providing a clearer understanding of how these variations might impact diagnosis, and discuss the emerging importance of documenting HER2-low and HER2-ultralow categories using a validated IHC assay.
Webinar presenters Keith Wharton, MD, PhD, Global Medical Affairs Leader–Pathology,
Roche Diagnostics Solutions, and Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD, Director, Breast Pathology Fellowship, Associate Team Leader, Breast Pathology Team, Attending Pathologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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Cell stabilization product line
December 2018—Mawi DNA Technologies launched its iSwab-Cells cell stabilization product line. Designed to collect and stabilize intact cells for up to four weeks at room temperature, the sample collection system enables users to perform multiple omics analyses from the same sample.
BRACAnalysis CDx gets expanded approval
December 2018—Myriad Genetics announced FDA approval of its BRACAnalysis CDx to identify patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have a germline BRCA mutation and are eligible for treatment with Pfizer’s PARP inhibitor, Talzena (talazoparib).
BD launches TB test in Europe
December 2018—BD announced the availability of the CE-marked BD Max MDR-TB panel in Europe. Clinicians can use the single PCR-based molecular diagnostic test to simultaneously detect bacteria that cause tuberculosis and determine if the bacteria contain mutations associated with resistance to two first-line drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin.
FDA grants EUA for Chembio Ebola test
December 2018—Chembio Diagnostics announced FDA emergency use authorization for its DPP Ebola Antigen System for use with human capillary fingerstick whole blood, EDTA venous whole blood, and EDTA plasma. The test detects viral antigens and provides qualitative results in 15 to 20 minutes when used with the handheld, battery-operated DPP Micro Reader.
AMH assay kit gets FDA clearance
December 2018—Ansh Labs has received de novo FDA clearance for its MenoCheck picoAMH ELISA.
Body fluids kit
December 2018—LGC Maine Standards has released its Validate Body Fluids kit, 205bf. The kit, in a simulated body fluid matrix, will assist in the documentation of linearity, calibration verification, and verification of the reportable range for albumin, amylase, cholesterol, creatinine, glucose, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, total protein 2, triglycerides, and urea nitrogen.
Bone marrow engraftment assay
December 2018—Agena Bioscience released its Chimeric ID Panel, designed to reduce the time and cost of performing chimerism analysis for bone marrow engraftment monitoring studies.
QIAamp PowerFecal Pro DNA Kit
December 2018—Qiagen announced the worldwide launch of the QIAamp PowerFecal Pro DNA Kit, for the extraction of high-quality DNA from fecal and gut samples.
Online diagnostic encyclopedia of medicine
December 2018—Knowledge-Quest announced a new virtual textbook titled “Diagnostic Encyclopedia of Medicine,” or DxEM, a digital library for medical diagnosis available at dxconcur.com.